Mnemonic Myco Monday

What is the root meaning of Oudemansiella megalospora (Formally named Xerula megalospora) See Michael Kuo's photo below. 

Let's break down the scientific name Oudemansiella megalospora to understand its root meanings:

Oudemansiella:

"Oudemans" is derived from the surname of Dutch mycologist Cornelius Anton Jan Abraham Oudemans, who studied fungi in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The genus Oudemansiella was named in his honor.

Megalospora:

"Megalos" is a Greek word meaning "large" or "great."

"Spora" is a Greek word meaning "spore," which refers to a reproductive structure of fungi.

Therefore, "Megalospora" suggests the presence of large spores.

In summary, the scientific name Oudemansiella megalospora pays tribute to Cornelius Oudemans and indicates the presence of this genus, along with the characteristic of having large spores.

Mnemonic: This helps me because I’m assuming Cornelius Oudemans grew old, so  Old man see Ella (with) megalo spora. After you learn the sentence drop the l in old and with.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerula_megalospora

http://www.mushroomexpert.com/hymenopellis_megalospora.html (Note old name)